Ian Desmond is in another walk year. This time with a different team, at a different position and with widely different results — from among the game’s most disappointing players to an All-Star.

“If I had never played to an All-Star caliber before, I would be surprised,” Desmond said. “But I have.”

In 2014, Desmond turned down a Nationals offer for more than $100 million. He hit .233 with a .674 OPS and 27 errors at shortstop last year but rejected the $15.8 million qualifying offer. He essentially was scorned as a free agent with teams not wanting to sign him and give up a draft pick.

Two weeks into spring training, he accepted a one-year, $8 million pact with the Rangers to play center for the first time in the majors. He has performed well at a new position while hitting 15 homers, stealing 15 bases, playing in 89 of Texas’ 90 games with an .899 OPS to help the Rangers vault into first in the AL West — and also do much to make sure his upcoming free agency goes far differently.

“I haven’t gotten that far,” Desmond said. “Everything is so new in center field that I want to concentrate on what is happening right now and not get ahead of myself.”